Airports
Perth Airports
Perth Airport has separate
domestic and international terminals. The international terminal is on the
south side of the runway, and the domestic terminals are on the north side.
The domestic terminal is broken into two terminals, one for Qantas
and the other for a variety of other domestic airline services.
Perth International Terminal
The Perth International Terminal acts as a gateway to Australia for visitors
from Africa and Asia, and is as close as five hours flying time from Asia.
The airport has between 15 and 25 flights a day, with more than 40 different
airlines servicing the state. The airport was completed in 1986 for the
ever increasing number of tourists visiting Western Australia, and for the
America's Cup. The airport is well laid out, and includes many modern facilities
to ease your arrival or departure from Western Australia. Before you go
through immigration on arrival you will be able to do last minute duty
free shopping.
Perth Domestic Terminal
The Domestic Airlines running
through Perth offer a choice to patrons flying interstate or within Western
Australia itself. Perth is serviced mainly by Qantas Airlines, but also
has several smaller internal airlines to offer more choice to customers.
The domestic airport previously also served as the international airport,
until the new international terminal was opened in 1986. Since the opening
of the new international terminal, renovations have been made and now the
domestic terminal consists of two main buildings, one for Qantas and the
other for smaller internal domestic airlines. Both terminals are very comfortable
and have modern facilities to ease your arrival or departure from Perth.
Jandakot Airport
Jandakot airport is located approximately ten kilometres from the city centre,
and is primarily used as a light aircraft airport. The airport also has
regular flights to Rottnest Island and scenic flights around the metropolitan area.
| Flying time from Perth to other cities | |
| Adelaide | 3 hours 10 mins |
| Amsterdam | 17 hours 40 mins |
| Auckland | 6 hours 40 mins |
| Bangkok | 6 hours 40 mins |
| Frankfurt | 16 hours 50 mins |
| Hong Kong | 7 hours 20 mins |
| Jakarta | 4 hours 10 mins |
| Johannesburg | 9 hours 25 mins |
| Kuala Lumpur | 5 hours 10 mins |
| London | 17 hours 30 mins |
| Los Angeles | 17 hours 30 mins |
| Melbourne | 4 hours |
| San Francisco | 19 hours |
| Singapore | 4 hours 50 mins |
| Sydney | 4 hours 50 mins |
| Tokyo | 10 hours 25 mins |
| Vancouver | 18 hours 40 mins |
Airport
Facilities Available
Baggage Storage
Baggage storage facilities are available at both the Domestic and International
Terminals.
Baggage Trolleys
Baggage trolleys can be found outside the terminal at the drop off and pick
up points, as well as inside the customs hall for arriving passengers. A
small fee of $2 is charged for the use of the trolleys.
Buses
A shuttle bus service runs between the international and domestic terminals
to the city centre. The bus service stops at the major hotels,
and the service costs $7 from the International Terminal and $6 from the
Domestic Terminal. A public bus service operated by Transperth
also operates between the two terminals and the city centre. The route numbers
are 200, 201, 202, 208, and 209, and the cost is approximately $2. Buses
are just one of the ways to get around Perth, different
modes of transportation are available, depending on where you would
like to go.
Car Parking
Public car parking is available in front of the Domestic and International
Terminals. The charges are signposted at the entrance to the carpark. Long
term parking is also available.
Check In
International passengers should arrive two hours before the departure of
their flight. Domestic passengers should arrive one hour before departure.
There are no boarding calls made, so check the departure board for details.
Currency Exchange
The International Terminal has foreign exchange facilities available on
the ground and second floors. There are many other facilities in Perth with
differing exchange rates.
The currency of Perth comes in the form of coins
and notes used in Australia.
Departure Tax
An international departure tax of $27 is payable for every person over the
age of twelve. This tax can be paid at the airport, and must be paid in
order to leave the country. Some travel agents will include this tax in
the cost of the ticket, so check with your travel agent.
Disabled Facilities
Disabled facilities are available throughout the airport. These facilities
include wheelchairs, toilets, ramps, telephones, lifts, and car parking.
Duty Free Shops
Duty free shopping is available
at the International Terminal and throughout the city, particularly in the
CBD and Fremantle,
Illicit Drugs
Australia has very strict laws about the importation, possession, and use
of illicit drugs. Airports in Australia all have sophisticated techniques
for detection of illicit drugs. Anyone found guilty of breaking Australian
laws relating to illicit drugs can expect to be punished, and usually gaoled.
Messages
A message board is located at both the International and Domestic Terminals
for arriving passengers. The messages should be left with the arriving passengers'
airline.
No Smoking
Both terminals are smoke-free areas. Smokers must extinguish their cigarettes
etc. before entering any terminal.
Observation Deck
An observation deck is available at both the Domestic and International
Airport to allow you to get a closer view of the planes in action, and wish
your friends bon voyage.
Rental Cars
All the major car rental companies have counters at both the International
and Domestic Terminals for anyone who wishes to hire
a car.
Taxis
If you would prefer not to drive, then taxis
can be found at the front of both the Domestic and International Terminals.
The Domestic Terminal is 11 kilometres north-east of the city, a journey
of approximately 20 minutes and costing approximately $15 by taxi. The International
Terminal is 16 kilometres north-east of the city, a journey of approximately
30 minutes and costing approximately $20 by taxi.
Transfers
Transfers to either the International or Domestic Terminals are available
on the Perth Airport Bus Service. The bus service leaves from in front of
the terminal and is well sign posted. The trip should take approximately
10 - 15 minutes.
Quarantine
Western Australia is very strict on which animal and food products can be
brought into the state. Large rubbish bins are clearly marked for all plants,
fruit, and animal products which should be disposed of as you enter the
terminals. If you are not sure about something you intend to bring into
the state, then declare it to customs officials.